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Replacing a Timing Belt Cost

How Much Does Replacing a Timing Belt Cost?

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Range: $250-$750

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Timing belt replacement is something that needs to be done on a scheduled basis, as it can be hard to visually inspect a timing belt. We've compiled the following tips:
1. Find a mechanic before you need one. Do your research and locate a mechanic you trust before you actually need servicing, so you aren't stuck with the first mechanic you find during a time of need.
2. Consult your owner's manual and use that schedule for timing belt replacement. Dealers and service mechanics will often tell you to replace your timing belt every 60,000 miles, but many manufacturers do not recommend changing the timing belt until 80,000 or even 100,000 miles

Typical costs:

We've seen quotes for timing belt replacement between $250-$750, depending on how much labor is involved (based on the make of the car) and the hourly labor rate
Replacing timing belts can take as few as two hours and as many as six hours. We've seen hourly labor quotes from $40 an hour where there is a low cost of living, to over $110-$150 an hour at BMW and Mercedes dealerships in urban areas. In the San Francisco Bay Area, we've seen ordinary repair shops with rates from $55-$80 an hour, and ordinary dealerships with rates of $80-$90.

Additional costs:

When people replace timing belts, sometimes they will do other maintenance work, such as replacing the water pump, since they are doing some maintenance work already. Consult your owner's manual to see whether the manufacturer recommends replacing any other parts at the same time.

Shopping for replacing a timing belt:

If you've lost your owner's manual, which typically specifies your car's maintenance schedule, you can usually find instructions for ordering a replacement at the manufacturer's web site.
If you don't already have a mechanic, look for mechanics who are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Search for ASE certified Blue Seal repair facilities.

Article updated November 2006

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After reading the postings I feel that this quote is $200.00 too high. $935.00 for timing belt and water pump. Who knows if tensioners are needing replaced as well.

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Posted by: T in Lynbrook, NY.	Purchased: December, 2008
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Posted by: kkp in Liberal, KS.	Purchased: November, 2003
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Went to Autozone.com and printed detailed instructions, I went to the store got parts and a specialty tool needed to remove the crankshaft pulley. Saved about 500.00
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Just got estimate. Don\'t know if internal damage was done. Happened at idle, so have fingers crossed.

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Got my timing belt and water pump replaced at Midas. Was $500 - but I found a 30 of 300 coupon on the internet.

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Car has over 200k miles still going strong! I got water pump and a tensioner bearing and a thermostat and gasket, coolant, camshaft oil seal, crankshaft oil seal, and of course a timing belt. All of this for 310$ I found to be pretty amazing!

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belt and pump went on my way to work at 5am. Had no other choice but to tow it to a local shop. I feel this price is decent thanks to this site.

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timing belt replacement

Posted by: lexus owner in columbus, OH.	Purchased: November, 2001
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lexus told me they would charge $890 for the timing belt, i called a toyota dealership and they were $100 less!! same quality work and parts without lexus on the garage door. any reasonable price is worth paying, because on these engines if the belt breaks it can cost thousands of dollars rebuilding the engine.

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Posted by: Eloise in Seattle, WA.	Purchased: 2001
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I got a water pump and gasket replaced, serpentine belt, drive belt, radiator hoses, timing belt, balance shaft belt, valve cover. This included a 10% off coupon.
1999 Accord

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Posted by: sedrt in sioux falls, SD.	Purchased: February, 2006
Car Make: Nissan quest	Car Model: 1996
Hours of Labor: 4

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Posted by: a user in Pittsburgh, PA.	Purchased: March, 2009
Car Make: Acura	Car Model: Integra

This was a much more reasonable cost (from a Honda dealership in Pittsburgh) than I have ever seen before. I was expecting $800-$1000 to replace these belts and was pleasantly surprised to get this quote. The dealership is Shadyside Honda. They do great work.

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Amount: $700.00

timing belt and water pump

Posted by: Siddy in Las Vegas, NV.	Purchased: January, 2001
Car Make: Dodge	Car Model: Intrepid
Hours of Labor: Dont know

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Amount: $35.00

Timing Belt

Posted by: RECarlton in Athens, GA.	Purchased: December, 2001
Car Make: Volvo	Car Model: 850
Hours of Labor: 4

After removing the accessory belt and the timing belt cover, I aligned the timing marks as recommended. The tensioner pulley was simple to work with so the job went rather quickly. I also replaced the serpentine accessory belt at the same time. There is not a tool made to hold the tensioner pulley so I had to fabricate one out of a piece of steel. Once I did that, things with a lot more smoothly. I am a "part-time, self taught" mechanic and I did all the work myself with the aid of a repair manual. The local garages wanted $500-$600 to do the work.

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Amount: $595.00

Timing belt

Posted by: sho in Atlanta, GA.	Purchased: July, 2001
Car Make: Honda	Car Model: Accord

Atlanta dealer prices vary widely. Dealer nort of Atlanta quoted $844 and another south of the airport quoted $555. Dealers in between were around $600 or $700.

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Amount: $700.00

TIMING BELT

Posted by: ZOEY in STONE MOUNTAIN, GA.	Purchased: 2009
Car Make: LEXUS	Car Model: LS 400
Hours of Labor: 1 DAY

I HAVE A CUSTOM 92 FLORIDIAN EDITION LEX WITH A RAG TOP AND CHROME RIMS...V8 ENGINE...158.000 MILES..NEVER HAD ANY MAJOR PROBLEMS..LUV MY CAR..PARKED IT AS SOON AS BELT BROKE SO ENGINE WOULDNT BE DAMAGED...

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Amount: $1,198.95

Timing Belt

Posted by: Fats in Chicago, IL.	Purchased: July, 2001
Car Make: Honda 2001	Car Model: CRV-SE

I am supposed to have the timing belt package done on my CRV and the price quoted by the dealer was $1198.95. I live in Chicago. I think this is extremely high!!!!

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Amount: $720.00

Timing belt

Posted by: renu in Frisco, TX.	Purchased: March, 2001
Car Make: Honda	Car Model: Accord
Hours of Labor: 5.7

Changed all the belts, water pump, cam shat seals.

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Amount: $300.00

Timing Belt

Posted by: Leslie in Arlington, TX.	Purchased: March, 2009
Car Make: Honda	Car Model: Civic (2000)
Hours of Labor: 3.5

They also did a basic tune up replacing my spark plugs.

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Amount: $0.00

timing belt replacement

Posted by: larry Ryan in Lebanon, ME.	Purchased: 2009
Car Make: Honda	Car Model: CRVLl

I'm coming up on this service soon so I wanted to get an idea of what it was going to cost.It would be interesting to know how many of these responses were from people who had their service done at a dealership as opposed to a regular service station.I'm guessing the dealership experience is going to be more expensive but probably done to a better level of proficiency. There's a right way to do this project and there's a skimpyway too.

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Amount: $1,500.00

Timing/Water pump/Valves

Posted by: Yeah, Me in Camas, WA.	Purchased: April, 2009
Car Make: Kia	Car Model: Spectra
Hours of Labor: 6 to 8

I traveled to Salt Lake City, UT for a funeral and the day before I was supposed to come home (Portland, Oregon area) the Timing went out, along with valves and water pump. The previous owner had done nothing to the car to maintain it. My wife and I bought it in Sept. 07 (110K miles) and the Timing went out at 145K. I was surprised that it lasted this long. Good sedan with gas mileage. 40/gal all the way.

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Amount: $325.00

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Posted by: a user in Mesa, AZ.	Purchased: 2009
Car Make: 1993 Honda	Car Model: Del Sol
Hours of Labor: 3

replaced water pump, crank and cam seals.

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Timing & Drive Belts and Water Pump

Posted by: TheIdentityDoc in Sarasota, FL.	Purchased: April, 2009
Car Make: 1998 Honda	Car Model: CR-V
Hours of Labor: 5.5

The HIPPA privacy act now applies to your car maintenance records. If you do not take your car back to where it has been serviced, your new mechanic cannot call and get your records, and they don\'t offer to either. You have to call and it can be done from wherever you\'re at.

Lesson learned. I got charged for all this stuff I had done and paid for two years ago all because I didn\'t know this.

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Amount: $1,911.00

Timing Belt & Balancer

Posted by: Raz in Arlington, TX.	Purchased: January, 2001
Car Make: Toyota	Car Model: Camry
Hours of Labor: 0.0

Harmonic Balancer was replaced, had timing belt & water pump done too. Also included tune-up, seals, filters, spark plugs & wires, battery replaced. Probable cause was oil leaks.

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Amount: $850.00

VW water pump and timing belt

Posted by: a user in Omaha, NE.	Purchased: May, 2009
Car Make: 2000 VW	Car Model: Beetle

If the cost to replace a water pump is $400, should it cost $850 to also replace the timing belt at the same time?

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Amount: $449.00

Timing Belt

Posted by: KC, MO resident in Kansas City, MO.	Purchased: 2006
Car Make: Hyundai	Car Model: Elantra
Hours of Labor: 3-4hrs

Hyundai Dealer quoted before work was performed. We'll see how it goes. With a newer car I felt more comfortable w/ a dealer even though their prices tend to be a little higher than your neighborhood mechanic.

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Amount: $100.00

timing belt/ water pump

Posted by: joe s in brainerd, MN.	Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: plymouth	Car Model: voyager
Hours of Labor: 5

i have replaced on my 88 civic and my 98 van 2 times, civic has 350,000 miles and van has 250,000. belt is around 50.00 and same for a water pump, i cant pay a shop, so i do it my self.

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Amount: $480.00

Timing Belt

Posted by: Vernon in Orlando, FL.	Purchased: April, 2009
Car Make: Mercury	Car Model: Villager
Hours of Labor: 6

Local certified mechanic completed the work. From the other reviews, it looks like I got a pretty good deal.

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Amount: $352.95

replacing a timing belt

Posted by: Tom G in St Paul, MN.	Purchased: February, 2007
Car Make: Kia	Car Model: Optima 2005
Hours of Labor: ???

Kia is offering me a deal: labor only $352.95 to replace timing belt on my 6 cyl Kia Optima. They say it is due at 60,000 miles. (Normally they say it costs $449.95

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Amount: $879.00

Water pump & timing belt

Posted by: Don M in Oswego, IL.	Purchased: January, 2005
Car Make: Lexus	Car Model: ES 300

Water pump alone would be $770, dealer suggested doing timing belt at same time for additional $100. Seemed expensive, but they\'ve always treated me fairly. Car has 83K miles.

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Amount: $675.00

Timing belt and water pump

Posted by: johnathans in Riverdale, UT.	Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: Honda	Car Model: Civic
Hours of Labor: N/A

Had the timing belt replaced at a set price of $350.00. When the mechanic got in their he said the seals were leaking and needed to be replaced and they had a package price of $325 to change the water pump, coolant and seals. A lot of money maintenance wise for a civic worth $4,500

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Amount: $750.00

Timing belt and water pump package

Posted by: Mickey in Bremerton, WA.	Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: Honda-1997	Car Model: CRV
Hours of Labor: 6

Went to a (dealership), West Hills Honda in Bremerton, WA and I was quoted $750.00 not including tax to replace water pump, timing belt, A/C belt, Power Steering Belt, Alternator Belt and coolant.

However, they also fixed two tail lights and a cam plug that was leaking oil which added about $64.00 more $$.

I had a $75 off coupon that came in the mail, but you can also get the coupon online at their website.

All in all, $749.29 plus tax of $64.44 which came to $813.73.

The service was excellent, they provide free transportation to work or home. They dropped me off at home and then picked me up when my car was finished.

They offered me a hot latte, but I was able to get a free early gray tea instead. (I don't drink coffee)
Best car service I have ever had in my entire life and I'm over thirty something. They get an AA++

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Amount: $400.00

Timing belt and tensioner

Posted by: user in Brookline, MA in Boston, MA.	Purchased: October, 2003
Car Make: Volvo	Car Model: 740
Hours of Labor: -

Local independent quoted me at $800-$900, but I told him the Boston Village Volvo dealer had quoted me at $400. He checked parts and came down to the dealer's price. Dealer's always try to add things to the job though. Always have a second quote. Had over 60K on previous belt, which he said still had a little time left on it. Better too early than too late.

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Amount: $680.00

Timing Belt + Water Pump Replacement

Posted by: Honda owner in Newark, DE.	Purchased: December, 2002
Car Make: Honda Accord	Car Model: 2002

Price quoted - 'will be scheduling soon

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Amount: $350.00

Timing Belt

Posted by: a user in INDIANAPOLIS, IN.	Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: Hyundai	Car Model: Santa Fe

I was expecting at least double the cost

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Amount: $1,300.00

Timing Belt

Posted by: SLGreene in Orange, CA.	Purchased: January, 2001
Car Make: Ford	Car Model: Explorer Sport

This is the amount I was quoted. Was told on this model there is a belt in front & back of engine. It's a 2000 Explorer Sport. Would luv to know if that sounds correct.

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Amount: $636.33

Timing belt

Posted by: a user in Raleigh, NC.	Purchased: 2001
Car Make: VW	Car Model: 1994 Golf
Hours of Labor: 4

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Amount: $530.00

Timing belt

Posted by: Bill11 in Minneapolis, MN.	Purchased: March, 2002
Car Make: Hyundai	Car Model: Accent
Hours of Labor: 4

At 65K, timing belt, cabin air filter, plugs.

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Amount: $950.00

Timingbelt and Waterpump

Posted by: a user in Westborough, MA.	Purchased: January, 2001
Car Make: VW	Car Model: Passat V6
Hours of Labor: 4

I did it around 95k. Price seemed reasonable from Colonial VW Westborough,MA.

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Amount: $1,210.00

Timing Belt

Posted by: Timon in San Diego, CA.	Purchased: January, 2001
Car Make: Honda	Car Model: Civic EX
Hours of Labor: ?

Quoted cost for timing belt/waterpump package and new spark plugs, oil change, at Pacific Honda. Is this excessive?

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Amount: $0.00

when to replace the timing belt on my honda's

Posted by: diablo in El Paso, TX.	Purchased: 2009
Car Make: Honda	Car Model: 2000 odyssey & 94 accord

odyssey every 90,000 miles at a cost of $750. accord every 60,000 miles at the same cost of $750, both at the dealer.

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Amount: $1,176.00

Timing belt, water pump, thermostat, spark plugs (platinum), spark plug wires, serpentine belt, power steering belt, anti-freeze coolant.

Posted by: Robert in Los Angeles, CA in Los Angeles, CA.	Purchased: July, 2007
Car Make: 1999 Mitsubishi	Car Model: Eclipse
Hours of Labor: 8

AAA approved auto repair, removed and replaced following parts: timing belt, water pump, thermostat, spark plugs (platinum), spark plug wires, serpentine belt, power steering belt, anti-freeze coolant.

Odometer: 88926

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Amount: $25.00

Timing Belt

Posted by: CrossRoads in Barstow, CA.	Purchased: June, 2004
Car Make: Toyota	Car Model: Camry
Hours of Labor: 8

Did It Myself Common People Its So Much Cheaper Just Get The Belt And Get To It. I Also Replaced All The Seals In There Then Moved On To Cleaning Out My Intake Manifold. EGR Valve, Iac Valve, New Plugs, New Pcv Valve And Gasket. Car Runs Like The Day I bought It And I Know What Was Done How It Was Done And That Its %100 In Time.

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Amount: $450.00

Timing belt & driving belt

Posted by: Kia owner from Plymouth in Plymouth, MN.	Purchased: June, 2004
Car Make: Kia	Car Model: Sephia
Hours of Labor: ??

Kia Dealership quote at $450. Mine is a \'99 Kia Sephia. I ran 115k before thinking about replacing timing belt, reason being car starting to get sluggish. Otherwise runs great at 30MPG.

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Amount: $630.00

timing belt

Posted by: bettyann in toledo, OH.	Purchased: 2001
Car Make: ford	Car Model: ranger
Hours of Labor: 5

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Amount: $640.00

Timing Belt & Water Pump

Posted by: Jelly Bean in Chula Vista, CA.	Purchased: February, 2004
Car Make: VW	Car Model: Jetta
Hours of Labor: 4

I did the water pump at the same time to save on labor. Parts were 220, labor 400, tax 20. Dealer wanted over 900 plus they said my brakes needed new pads/rotors. I went to an independent shop they said my brakes were fine. It pays to shop around!

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Amount: $550.00

Timing Belt replacement and other

Posted by: a user in Tampa, FL.	Purchased: September, 2009
Car Make: 2001 Honda	Car Model: Civic
Hours of Labor: 6

Replaced by Honda dealership. They replaced the timing belt, water pump, coolant, gaskets accessory belts, and an oil change.

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Amount: $275.00

hyundai Santa Fe 2001

Posted by: Saad in Alexandria, VA.	Purchased: August, 2009
Car Make: Hyundai Santa Fe	Car Model: 2001
Hours of Labor: 2 H and 30 Minutes

Replaced by professional Korean mechanics

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Amount: $450.00

Replaced Timing Belt

Posted by: fedsales in OH in Hilliard, OH.	Purchased: February, 2004
Car Make: Kia	Car Model: Amanti
Hours of Labor: dnk

Did a great job and the car runs like new..replaced it at 78k and would advise anyone to get it done when required. no more flat spots, no more lunging forward just smooth kick in the pants performance! you will not regret it..if u want your car to run like new again get it done at 60k miles. Dealer did great job

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Amount: $507.00

Timing Belt

Posted by: Long Islander in East Northport, NY.	Purchased: January, 2001
Car Make: Toyota	Car Model: Sienna (2000)
Hours of Labor: 4

Paid $347.80 for labor, about 4 hrs, and $82.76 for the belt and %57 for 2 rib belts.

Engine lighthad been on, so there was more . . .

Also REPLACE FAULTY OXYGEN SENSOR, %47.

Plus COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC FEEINCLUDES SCANNING VEHICLE COMPUTER SYSTEM FOR DIAGNOSTIC CODES. EVALUATE CODES AND SENSOR READINGS. FOUND CODE # P1130, TESTING FOUND FAULTY AIR FUEL SENSOR.FEE IS FOR COMPUTER DIAGNOSTIC TIME AND CODE IDENTIFICATION. $70.

Oil change, etc. The whole shebang:

Estimate/Subtotal $1058.11
Tax $91.26 Total $1149.37

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Amount: $295.19

Replaced timing belt, a/c belt & alt belt

Posted by: Fred IV in Tullahoma, TN.	Purchased: July, 2006
Car Make: Hyundai	Car Model: Tucson
Hours of Labor: ?

We replaced the belt at 66,000 miles before it broke (been there; done that; paid out $1500+). This was much less than we expected but the auto shop, J&W Repair in Manchester TN, has always done an awesome job at great prices. Highly recommended!

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Amount: $405.42

Timing Belt

Posted by: simsma05 in Jacksonville, FL.	Purchased: May, 2005
Car Make: Toyota	Car Model: Camry

Got it done at a place called Frenchy's. Mechanic was recommended recommended to me by a co-worker. Nice, friendly staff that did good work at a great price.

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Amount: $490.23

Timing Belt

Posted by: Grant Thomas in Middletown, NY.	Purchased: August, 2007
Car Make: Hundai	Car Model: Tuscon
Hours of Labor: 4 (Journal)

Used local used car outlet of dealer for service. No warning as to price (palpitations). Much more than expected but seems to fall into low mid range of prices from dealers. If I had known, I would have gone to a reputable local independent shop and saved (probably) $100 plus.

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Amount: $389.00

Timing Belt

Posted by: a user in Princeton, NJ.	Purchased: November, 2002
Car Make: Honda	Car Model: Odyssey

New dealership was running a special to replace timing belt, water pump, drive belts, including parts and labor for 389, regular price is 789. Scheduled appointment for today.

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Amount: $1,301.11

Timing Belt, Water Pump, Belts, Hoses, Seals

Posted by: Keoni in Hawaii in Honolulu, HI.	Purchased: September, 2003
Car Make: Nissan	Car Model: Frontier
Hours of Labor: 6

Had it done at the dealer. I didn't think it would cost that much! I was expecting about $700 at the most.

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